Project Engineer Mechanical Industrial Civil

GORDON; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gordon Systems and Products in Louisiana seeks a mechanically oriented engineer to guide custom sheet metal, die castings and extrusions from initiation through completion. You will support project teams, review designs, attend design reviews, and ensure specifications meet ASTM/UL/FM.

Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–5 years experience preferred with strong CAD/FEA, BOM/MRP, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 1–5 years manufacturing or construction management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with BOM/MRP, CAD and FEA software, reading drawings.
• Knowledge of FMEA, RCA and Pareto charts.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assists in initiation, execution, and completion of key custom systems projects through the full lifecycle.
• Provides engineering support for project teams handling external and internal customers.
• Attends design reviews, kickoff meetings, and manufacturing release meetings as requested.
• Works with external consultants to ensure calculations meet specifications.
• Ensures compliance with ASTM, UL, FM, and related product specs.
• Develops costs for new components and evaluates vendor vs. in-house options.
• Creates new part numbers and standard BOMs; allocates materials for orders.
• Performs quality drawing checks and ensures design intent aligns with production capabilities.

Skills

CAD/FEA proficiency

MS Office

analytical thinking

communication skills

teamwork

data gathering & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering or Civil Technology

Tools

BOM/MRP

CAD software

FMEA & RCA tooling

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Civil Technology, OR equivalent work experience.
• 1 – 5 years of manufacturing experience and/or construction management experience is preferred but not required. Working in a metal manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with fully integrated computer systems, with relevant experience in Bill of Material (BOM) Development, Materials Requirement Planning, working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, FEA (Nastran and Cosmos), reading and interpreting Architectural Drawings, and mastery of traditional Engineering functions.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), Root Cause Analysis and Pareto Charts.
• Strong Computer knowledge including MS Office products.
• Strong oral & communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn with hands-on experience.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and make reports.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal fabrication, die castings and extrusions.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assists in the initiation, execution, and completion of key custom systems projects through the entire project lifecycle.
• Provides Engineering support for Project Teams as each works to meet the variety of needs of both the External and the Internal Customers.
• Attends project kick-offs, design reviews, and manufacturing release meetings as requested.
• Works with contract consulting engineering resources to ensure engineering calculations are delivered meeting project specification requirements.
• Insures Architectural Product Specifications are met (i.e. ASTM’s, UL, FM, etc.).
• Assists in developing costs for new components and development of cost/price relationships for outside Vendor Services vs. In-house manufacturing of components and sub-assemblies.
• Assists in the gathering of information required for Project Bids and Quotations.
• Strong working knowledge of sheet metal layouts for CNC Turret Punch Equipment and Brake Forming.
• Serves as the Team Technical Resource for both Product and Manufacturing Capabilities.
• Creates New Part Numbers and Standard Bills of Materials.
• Allocates materials required for Customer Sales Orders for assigned Projects and other Product Sales Orders.
• Performs quality drawing checks for customer shop drawings and internal fabrication drawings for assigned Projects ensuring that design intent is met and aligns with manufacturing capabilities, as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Responds to Customer Needs for Specifications, Drawing/Product Details, and Calculations.
• Assists Teams with Project Take-offs.
• Works with outside Test Facilities to develop and perform tests required by 3rd Party Test Agencies.
• Responsible for Product Testing (i.e. curving, deflection, specification requirements, etc.).
• Develops and writes Product Specifications and Installation Instructions.
• Provides Purchasing Team with Vendor Specifications.
• Approves new Die Drawings, as requested.
• Responsible for First Article Inspections of new parts.
• Works with Production Team Leaders to resolve problems/issues on the production floor.
• Assists Sales Managers with Product Presentations.
• Field Site visits to assist Customers with installation of Gordon Systems and Products, as required.
• Maintains Charts, Graphs, Spreadsheets, Data Bases, and other informational documentation related to the Continual Improvement of process procedures as well as Team and Departmental Goals that are monitored for Continual Improvement.
• Monitors, Tracks, and Charts critical steps and procedures.
• Monitors both Individual and Team Goals and looks for opportunities for Personal and Professional Improvement.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.